Medical Assistant – Medical Clinic

ACCESS; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Dearborn, MI. The role supports physicians by taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting examinations and treatments. Bilingual Arabic preferred; standard clinical duties and patient education are included.

The position is Full-time with normal business hours and requires proficiency in MS Office and medical equipment. Prior clinical experience and HIPAA/OSHA familiarity are valued assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patient vital signs and BMI.
• Collect specimens and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist physician in examinations and treatments.
• Administer prescribed medications and assist in procedures.
• Facilitate prescription renewals per provider directives.
• Inform patients of lab results and follow-up instructions.
• Provide patient-family education as directed.
• Assist with lifting and transferring patients and equipment.
• Operate standard office equipment and clinic software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Medical equipment usage

Communication

Reading/writing

Dosage calculations

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

Office software (Outlook/Word)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Job Status

Full time Bilingual Arabic preferred

Job Summary

Under general supervision the Medical Assistant is responsible for taking and recording patient vital signs collecting specimens preparing patients for examinations treatments and otherwise assisting the physician in examinations and treatments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform initial response screening following protocols approved by supervising physicianObtain information from patient to complete appropriate paperwork to update patient historyDetermine and document reason for the visit; utilize critical thinking skills within the scope of the role to assess if patient information requires higher level follow upObtain patient vital signs and accurately documents information in patient file; this includes but is not limited to the following vital signs such as pulse rate temperature blood pressure height and weight; calculates and documents BMIPerform diagnostic tests as directed by physician nurse practitioner or physician assistantAdminister prescribed medications and assist in office procedures as directed by physician nurse practitioner or physician assistantFacilitate prescription renewals as directed by ordering provider according to ACCESS protocolsTrack and inform patient of laboratorydiagnostic test results as directed by provider and according to ACCESSoffice protocolsCommunicate with patient regarding provider instructions based on test results receivedPerform general specimen collection duties including blood urine throat swabs etc or other office procedures as required; during the performance of these duties adheres to all access specified policies procedures and safety precautionsProvide patientfamily education as directed by physician nurse practitioner or physician assistantAssist with lifting and transferring of patients and medical equipment when requiredMay operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic testsOperate standard office equipment and use required software applicationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of OSHA standardsHIPAA and confidentiality standardsSkill in Solid critical thinking skills with the ability to effectively solve problems eg able to determine if a patient issue requires immediate provider attention if there are significant changes to the patient history or other clinical issues that are presentedStrong customer service skillsStrong multi tasking skillsOperating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications including Microsoft OfficeAbility to Use a computer system at a high level of proficiency with the ability to efficiently utilize clinic technology and Microsoft Office Outlook WordUse medical equipment EKG PFT etcPerform UA HCG test STD screening school physicals immunizations and other general dutiesCommunicate in a courteous and friendly manner at all times and to work effectively as a member of the clinical care teamRead and write at a competent level in order to fulfill essential job responsibilitiesWrite legiblyPerform mathematical calculations as needed during the course of performing basic job duties eg calculating proper dosages for patient immunizationsOrganize daily workload keep assigned providers on time to the extent possible or to help provider manage changes to their schedule to ensure that all patients receive the highest level of care

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

Minimum Degree RequiredHigh school diploma or GED equivalentand At least 1 year previous clinical experience preferred or equivalent combination of education experience andor training approved by Human Resources

Licenses & Certifications

Required at Date of HireCertified Medical AssistantRequired driving experience is 2 years driving a box type truck or 6 months driving ambulance Mobile Unit Only

Working Conditions

Hours Normal business hours some additional hours may be required Travel Required None generally required Working Environment Climate controlled office